STORM CHASERS WIN 1ST HALF AND SECURE PLAYOFF BERTH
PAPILLION, NEB. – With a 9-4 win over the Louisville Bats Tuesday at Werner Park, the Omaha Storm Chasers have clinched a postseason berth and home field advantage in the International League Championship Series, the team’s first trip to the playoffs in 10 years. As the International League’s first half
HOMESTAND PREVIEW: Storm Chasers Welcome Toledo Mud Hens to Werner Park
PAPILLION, NEB. - The Omaha Storm Chasers (54-31, 5-7) welcome the Toledo Mud Hens (41-45, 6-6) to Werner Park, July 9-14 for a six-game set. The team returns home after six games against the Iowa Cubs, most recently July 4-6 in Des Moines. Omaha took two of three from Iowa
Drew Waters Named International League Player Of The Week
PAPILLION, NEB. – Minor League Baseball has announced the Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for each of the respective Player Development Leagues and Omaha Storm Chasers outfielder Drew Waters was named the International League Player of the Week for his performance the week of July 8 through July
Five-Run Eighth Leads Chasers to 6-3 Victory Over Toledo
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers took 5 of 6 games in this week's series against the Toledo Mud Hens, concluding wit a 6-3 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the series finale, Omaha starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV fired 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks
Eight-run Seventh Rockets Omaha to 18-4 win over Toledo
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Rockets came alive in the penultimate game of the week and clinched a series win in an 18-4 win over the Toledo Mud Hens Saturday at Werner Park. Playing as the Rockets, on Bob Gibson bobblehead night, the Storm Chasers scored first, as John Rave
Chasers Surrender Six Homers in 12-6 Loss to Toledo
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers lost their first game of the series against the Toledo Mud Hens 12-6 Friday at Werner Park. As the fourth game of the series got under way, Toledo took an early lead in the opening frame score as Jace Jung hit a two-run
Four-Run Eighth Leads to 4-0 Omaha win Over Toledo
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a third straight games over the Toledo Mud Hens with a 4-0 shutout victory as a four-run eighth inning Thursday at Werner Park propelled the team to victory. A pitcher’s duel nearly all night long, the Mud Hens threatened in the top
Four Homers Leads to Chasers Second Straight Win Against Toledo with 10-9 Victory
PAPILLION, NEB – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a second straight game against the Toledo Mud Hens, coming out ahead 10-9 in another nail-biter win Wednesday at Werner Park. After Omaha starter Andrew Hoffmann worked a 1-2-3 first inning, then Mud Hens dealt the first run of the game in
Lynch IV Throws Quality Start in 9-7 Omaha Win
PAPILLION, NEB – After a two-day break for both teams, the Omaha Storm Chasers stopped a late rally from the Toledo Mud Hens with a 9-7 on Tuesday at Werner Park. The Chasers opened the scoring in the bottom of the first when John Rave crushed his 15th homer of
Omaha Swept in Des Moines with 6-5 Loss to Iowa
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers were swept in Des Moines, falling to the Iowa Cubs 6-5 Saturday at Principal Park. For the sixth time in as many games this week, Iowa scored first, plating two runs in the bottom of the first inning on a solo homer
Walter Pennington Makes MLB Debut With Kansas City Royals
PAPILLION, Neb. – Omaha Storm Chasers left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington made his Major League debut with the Kansas City Royals on Friday, July 5th in their game against the Colorado Rockies, Pennington’s hometown team. The 26-year-old made the trip to Colorado for a three-game set against the Rockies as the
Omaha Walked off by Iowa 6-5
DES MOINES, IOWA - The Omaha Storm Chasers suffered their fourth walk-off loss of the season as the Iowa Comes came out on top Friday 6-5 on a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning at Principal Park. In the fifth of six games between the two
Chasers Fall 5-4 in Back-and-Forth Game with I-Cubs
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped a back-and-forth game to the Iowa Cubs 5-4 Thursday, Independence Day at Principal Park. As the series shifted over to Des Moines for another three-game set, the I-Cubs scored first for the fourth straight night. A single and a walk put
Chasers Win Series with 7-3 Victory Over I-Cubs
PAPILLION, NEB. – A quality start and timely hitting led the way for the Omaha Storm to secure a series win, with a 7-3 victory against the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday in front of 9.313 fans, the largest crowd in Werner Park history. For the third straight night, the I-Cubs
Chasers Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to I-Cubs
PAPILLION, NEB. – A late rally came up just short as the Omaha Storm Chasers dropped game two of three this week against the Iowa Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday at Werner Park. Iowa struck first for the second straight night as a walk and a steal put a runner in
Chasers Notch Third Straight Victory with 5-1 Win Against Iowa
PAPILLION, NEB. – An eighth inning rally helped the Omaha Storm Chasers win their third straight game with a 5-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs Monday at Werner Park. In just the second Monday game of the season, both teams struggled offensively for the first five innings and pitching dominated
HOMESTAND PREVIEW: Storm Chasers Welcome Iowa Back for Three-Game Series
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers (52-27 / 3-3) welcome the Iowa Cubs (36-45 / 3-3, Triple-A Cubs) back to Werner Park for a three-game series, July 1 to 3, in the lead up to Independence Day Thursday. The Chasers return to Papillion still as the best team in
Chasers Mash Seven Homers in 12-9 win Over Clippers
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers connected for a season-high seven home runs in a 12-9 victory over the Columbus Clippers to secure a series split in the season series finale between the two teams. Omaha used three home runs to jump out to a 6-0 lead halfway through
Chasers Come From Behind Twice to Beat Clippers 7-5 in Extras
COLUMBUS, OHIO – After waiting out a nearly two-hour rain delay, the Omaha Storm Chasers trailed the Columbus Clippers at two separate points Saturday but ended the night ahead with a 7-5 win in eight innings at Huntington Park. As they had in both games of Friday’s doubleheader, the Clippers
Chasers Swept in Columbus Doubleheader
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped both games of a doubleheader, losing 5-4 and 5-0 to the Columbus Clippers Friday at Huntington Park. GAME 1: COLUMBUS 5, OMAHA 4 (FINAL/8) Columbus jumped out ahead of Omaha in the first game of the doubleheader, as Juan Brito swatted a
Chasers Drop Thursday Matinee With 8-3 Loss in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series against the Columbus Clippers, falling 8-3 Thursday afternoon at Huntington Park. After Wednesday’s game was canceled due to inclement weather, the Clippers opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a three-run homer
Chasers Open Second Half With 6-1 win Over Columbus
COLUMBUS, OHIO – As the second half of the season opened, the Omaha Storm Chasers snapped a four-game losing streak against the Columbus Clippers with a 6-1 win on Tuesday at Huntington Park. The Storm Chasers got on the board early in the first inning as Nate Eaton crushed his
CJ Alexander Makes MLB Debut With Kansas City Royals
PAPILLION, Neb. – Omaha Storm Chasers infielder CJ Alexander made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals on Monday, June 24th in their game against the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old Alexander made the trip down to Kansas City for a seven-game homestand at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals hosted
Chasers Drop Series to Louisville With 4-2 Loss
PAPILLION, NEB. – After being held scoreless in the final eight innings of the game, the Omaha Storm Chasers dropped game six and the series against the Louisville Bats with a 4-2 loss on Sunday at Werner Park. As the final game of the series got underway, Omaha starting pitcher
Omaha Drops Third Straight to Louisville, Losing 5-4 in Extras
PAPILLION, NEB. – Late-inning miscues cost the Omaha Storm Chasers the fifth game of this week’s series in a third straight loss against the Louisville Bats, 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday at Werner Park. Omaha starting pitcher Chandler Champlain struggled at first, as three doubles plated two runs in the